Domain status codes (EPP)

The status codes the registry publishes about the name. Most are routine; clientHold, redemptionPeriod and pendingDelete mean it is out of DNS or on its way out.

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Registries attach status codes (EPP statuses) to every domain. Most are routine and describe protection or a normal stage of the life cycle: ok or active, clientTransferProhibited, clientDeleteProhibited, clientUpdateProhibited, their server… versions set by the registry, autoRenewPeriod, renewPeriod or addPeriod. They are not a problem.

The codes that take a site down:

• clientHold or serverHold: the name is removed from DNS. Registrars set it for an unpaid renewal, an unanswered contact verification or an abuse complaint.
• redemptionPeriod and pendingRestore: the registration has lapsed; it can still be restored, for a fee.
• pendingDelete: the name is days away from being released to anyone.
• NOT DELEGATED: the wording of the .ru, .рф and .su registry for a name that is out of DNS.

How SiteScan shows it

The codes come from RDAP or WHOIS. If any of the codes above is present, the row is red and lists only those; otherwise it is green and lists all published codes.

What to do

For a hold, contact the registrar at once: pay the renewal, confirm the contact e-mail or answer the complaint. For redemption, restore the name through the registrar before it reaches pendingDelete. Then check the registration expiry.